It has been a while since I have been in school, and don’t we all remember that the old days were harder for kids going to school then than they are now?
One thing, though, seems far easier for them than for kids of years ago. That is getting to school. It appears that in the country that the districts offer door-to-door service. In the cities, service appears to be offered to kids living nearer to schools that it was to kids in the past. Buses along country roads seem to stop every hundred feet or so for pick-ups. Door-to-door.
Why is it necessary to stop at every house where a kid lives? Shouldn’t kids be at school bus stops? I’ve been told that it is dangerous for kids to walk the roads. Sure. Then why do parents choose to live there? If it is so dangerous, why do we see the walking up and down the road visiting friends?
Aren’t parents responsible for getting their kids to school? If so, then why should we all be paying for the school bus system? The parents chose to live at some distance from the school; they should be willing to foot the bill for transporting the children.
School tax for education is obviously good. Educating kids is one of our greatest responsibilities. Both the kids and us benefit. Getting the kids to schools safely, however, should be the parents’ responsibility.
How? I’m sure a formula could be derived. One that comes to mind quickly is to calculate the annual mileage driven by all buses. Divide by all the kids taking the buses. That would be the annual cost to parents per child. I’m sure there is a flaw in my hasty logic; let those with a greater grasp calculate it. Then let the parents pay each month in advance. Make it easy for them, but put the burden on them.
Relieve the transportation cost from the taxpayer and place it on those who use the service.
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